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I think he should take reps at first and in center (if it was that easy hah, but he should at least try). That way he could be the right-handed hitter to platoon with Davis/Betemit at First/DH and be the 4th outfielder with Hoes, Jones, and Markakis in left,right,center. He could also pinch hit and pinch run.

osforlife wrote:I think he should take reps at first and in center (if it was that easy hah, but he should at least try). That way he could be the right-handed hitter to platoon with Davis/Betemit at First/DH and be the 4th outfielder with Hoes, Jones, and Markakis in left,right,center. He could also pinch hit and pinch run.

I worry about him playing in the field because of his injury history. I'd like to see him focus on DH.

I don't think we can focus on Reimold as a dependable piece going forward. Would LOVE to go after Cody Ross but he will likely re-sign with Sawx. At any rate, we need to look hard for a long term LF solution this offseason

Agreed, they need to figure out LF long term. If they think it's LJ Hoes call him up to start Opening Day, if they think it's Xavier Avery call him up to start Opening Day, if they don't think either is the answer they need to sign or trade for a LF.

Depending on Reimold at this point would just be silly. I still believe he is the best all around hitter on the team but he just can't be relied upon as the everyday LF.

Matt P wrote:Agreed, they need to figure out LF long term. If they think it's LJ Hoes call him up to start Opening Day, if they think it's Xavier Avery call him up to start Opening Day, if they don't think either is the answer they need to sign or trade for a LF.

Depending on Reimold at this point would just be silly. I still believe he is the best all around hitter on the team but he just can't be relied upon as the everyday LF.

It's going to be one of the three IMO. All have their flaws and all have their strengths. If you want the most dynamic player whom might get hurt than it is Reimold.If you want a consistent player who might be a hollow batting average, go with Hoes.If you want speed and defense and occasional flashes of other skills, go with Avery.

ofahn wrote:Why are you focusing on Reimold in LF? Don't you think that he might be more durable as a DH (or part of a DH platoon)?

Yes I do. But until I hear the O's say he is not playing LF, I don't think we should take him out of the conversation.It's going to be tough figuring out what they can and can't do with Reimold. But as we all know, Buck and DD do what they think helps them win.

TuckerBlair89 wrote:It's going to be one of the three IMO. All have their flaws and all have their strengths. If you want the most dynamic player whom might get hurt than it is Reimold.If you want a consistent player who might be a hollow batting average, go with Hoes.If you want speed and defense and occasional flashes of other skills, go with Avery.

I will LOVE this battle come spring. Should be great to follow.

Probably, but I wouldn't rule out going outside the organization to fill the void. Duquette has no ties to any player in the organization and although Buck loves Reimold he can't realistically expect him to stay healthy. I've been saying Reimold should DH and bat lead off since the JSP days lol.